Chemical Processing - September 2007 - (Page 5) SEPTEMBER 2007 • VOLUME 70, ISSUE 9 31 Succeed at simulation Design and Optimization The “Seven rules for successful simulation” need to be revisited and revised because of advancements in computers. Cover Story With the new “high risk chemical facilities” federal anti-terrorism regulations, it’s time for the chemical industry to ratchet up its cyber-security efforts. Plug cyber-security gaps 36 Rethink your approach to process safety Design and Optimization Place more emphasis on avoiding hazards rather than just controlling them. 42 Avoid blending blunders Maintenance and Operations The unique characteristics of solids can make selecting the right equipment dif cult and getting a successful blend a challenge. 22 COLUMNS 7 From the Editor China teems with harmful exports. 50 Get the right cartridge or bag filter Solids and Fluids Assess a dozen key parametes to come up with the proper speci cation. DEPARTMENTS 15 In Process • Aerogels aim for puri cation role • Energy storage turns a new leaf 54 Wireless proponents take HART Instrumentation and Control More chemical plants are likely to go wireless with the introduction of the new wireless HART device protocol. 11 Field Notes Don’t get zapped by spark testing. 61 Process Puzzler Will steam get a plant into hot water? 19 Energy Saver Tackle organizational obstacles. 58 Membrane boasts material benefits Making it Work Simulation eases the design of innovative module for removing carbon dioxide. 21 Compliance Advisor Tiny particles are drawing big interest. 64 Chem Show Product Preview 67 ISA Product Preview 68 Equipment & Services 69 Product Spotlight/ Classifieds 73 Ad Index How’s our content? Tell us what you like or what you would like to see but didn’t in this issue of Chemical Processing. Use this link www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=110833089655 to provide your feedback. 63 Plant InSites Correct those disturbing lapses. 74 End Point Industry needs to swim with the tide of regulation. Chemical Processing (ISSN 0009-2630) is published monthly by Putman Media Inc., 555 West Pierce Road, Suite 301, Itasca, IL 60143. Phone (630) 467-1300. Fax (630) 467-1109. Periodicals postage paid at Itasca, IL, and additional mailing of ces. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Chemical Processing, P.O. Box 3434, Northbrook, IL 60065-3434. SUBSCRIPTIONS: Quali ed reader subscriptions are accepted from operating management in the chemical processing industries at no charge. To apply for a quali ed subscription, ll in the subscription card. To nonquali ed subscribers in the United States, subscriptions are $68 per year. Single copies are $14. Canadian and foreign annual subscriptions are accepted at $115 surface per year. Single copies are $16. Canada Post International Publications Mail Product Sales Agreement No. 40028661. Canadian Mail Distributor information: Frontier/BWI, PO Box 1051, Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada, L2A 5N8. Copyright 2007 Putman Media Inc. All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the consent of the copyright owner. REPRINTS: Reprints are available on a custom basis. For price quotation, contact Foster Reprints, (866) 879-9144, www.fostereprints.com also publishes Control, Control Design, Food Processing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Plant Services. Chemical Processing assumes no responsibility for validity of claims in items reported. www.chemicalprocessing.com September 2007 • 5 http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=110833089655 http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=110833089655 http://www.fostereprints.com http://www.chemicalprocessing.com
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